Replacing net and door storage compartment — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 9C1, 1C1, 1Y7

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• Sometimes the protective padding (2) must be replaced, when the bonded protective padding(2) covers the door storage compartment (1) or when the storage compartment (1) securing pins are not accessible.
• If an outrigger (2) is located on the bracket (1), then this must be separated. (New brackets are not manufactured with an outrigger)
• Door storage compartment must be positioned over old securing pins.The bracket must push the door storage compartment against the door trim.
• Hook bracket (1) with projections (8) in holes (6) and press lower side of bracket against door trim (arrows). Mark position for lower holes (2) for the bracket.

📋 Procedure

1. Grind/sand projecting pin material off door storage compartment (1) until the old net and storage compartment can be removed. The pin remains will be used to position the replacement storage compartment. Therefore do not remove them completely!
2. Remove protective padding (2) (only when necessary). In this case the padding must be replaced. [Note: Sometimes the protective padding (2) must be replaced, when the bonded protective padding(2) covers the door storage compartment (1) or when the storage compartment (1) securing pins are not accessible.]
3. If an outrigger (2) is located on the bracket (1), then this must be separated. (New brackets are not manufactured with an outrigger)
4. Position new door storage compartment (1) with net on bracket (2).
5. To mark positions for the four holes, hold bracket (1) with door storage compartment (2) against door trim (3). [Note: Door storage compartment must be positioned over old securing pins.The bracket must push the door storage compartment against the door trim.]

6. Drill two 5 mm diameter holes (6) in lower section of door handle (7) for the projections (8) on upper securing point of bracket (1).
7. Hook bracket (1) with projections (8) in holes (6) and press lower side of bracket against door trim (arrows). Mark position for lower holes (2) for the bracket.
8. Remove bracket (1) and door storage compartment (5) and drill two 3.5 mm diameter holes.
9. Hook bracket (1) and door storage compartment (5) in again and secure to door trim panel with speed nuts (panel nuts) (4) and cross-head screws (3).
10. If the protective padding (1) has been removed, stick new protective padding to door trim panel (2) using 2-K adhesive D173 KD2 A1.

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